A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2012, at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory, with Reverend Gene Park and Darrell Riggs officiating, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at a visitation 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 14, 2012 at the funeral home.
Billie Sheppard was born December 15, 1929 in Hawley, Texas to Tom and Weda Sheppard. He graduated from Williams High School. Billie married Bonnie L. Cowan on March 29, 1952. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp from 1952 – 1954. After his discharge, Billie worked in the oil fields where he retired as Vice President and General Manager of Safari Drilling Company. After he retired, Billie was pastor of Gospel Tabernacle in Abilene for 10 years. He was an avid fisherman and loved to play the guitar. But, most of all, Billie loved the Lord.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Sheppard of Abilene; his son, Bobby Sheppard and wife, Becky, Barbara Hagler and husband, Gary, Nancy Bennett and husband, Mark, and Mary Sheppard, all of Abilene; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and “Dawg”.
Memorials may be sent to Meals-on-Wheels Plus, Inc., P.O. Box 903, Abilene, Texas 79604.
You may view and sign the guestbook at www.elliotthamilfuneralhome.com
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